Newsieland Flashcards
1
Q
2018
A
A difficult vintage, especially in Marlborough where rain caused widespread rot at harvest time. Acid levels are generally a bit lower than average and the best 2018s will be in spite of the weather rather than because of it. But the warm summer resulted in more generous yields than 2017’s small crop, especially for red wine varieties.
2
Q
2012
A
One of the coolest years on record, and an overall yield 18% below the norm. This resulted in Sauvignon Blancs with grass and citrus flavours instead of tropical fruit.
3
Q
2009-2001
A
Not a single vintage in the WS 90 score range.
